Papers from Tauranga Mayors David Sceptre Mitchell and Eric Faulkner

Date1956-1979Reference NumberAms 184Collection SummaryThis archive consists of material gathered mainly by Mayor D. S. Mitchell (Mayor 1956-1968). Contents reflect issues of the day. Last edited by: Kate Charteris

DescriptionDavid Sceptre Mitchell (1902-1975) was Mayor of Tauranga 1956-1968. Eric Faulkner, Eric (1919-1997) was Mayor of Tauranga 1977-1980.

Collection comprises:

Mayoral reports and notes

Mayor’s reports, 1960-1968

Mayor’s speeches and notes

Mayoral correspondence, reports, speeches, 1960s-1970s

Mayor Mitchell’s house – plans, etc.

Economic development in relation to the Port

Blair Mason report on Tauranga Harbour and its future development, Bay of Plenty Times, 8 August 1919

Economic development of Tauranga and Bay of Plenty: transport, rail and road links, reclamations, planning, 1950s-1960s

Draft report, May 1966, by City Engineer, H. M. Binney, on proposed Waikareao Estuary development (reclamation, marina development, roading)

Tauranga Port and Harbour: reports, maps, clippings, 1960s-1970s

"Proposed extension of Borough of Tauranga", a report by R. T. Goulding

Regional planning

Extensions in borough: discussions/papers, 1960s

Article about risks inherent in poor town planning practices in a rapidly growing city and other development issues, part of a 1967 series

Copy of report by C. J. W. Parsons, "Historical and general aspects of regional planning" with handwritten notes regarding Tauranga's future development attached, c. 1962

Seminar on regional development, Hamilton, 1962

Letter, dated 7th April 1972, from Minister of Lands, Duncan McIntyre, to Mitchell regarding comments made by a Katikati resident Mr Honeyfield regarding governments decision to designate parts of Matakana Island as proposed reserve

Water – treatment, flooding, hydroelectricity

Map by the Tauranga Joint Generation Committee of the Wairoa River Power Scheme: Locality plan

Sewage treatment plant: report on tenders, 1965.

Scrapbook that originally had photographs and articles covering flooding etc, in and around Tauranga in wake of Cyclone Dinah on the 2 and 3 February 1967, including at Omanawa and McLaren Falls. Most photographs were removed and scanned in the 2000s.

Report, July 1976, "Ruahihi Hydro Electric Scheme" for Tauranga Joint Generation Committee by consulting engineers Mandeno, Chitty & Bell

Other items

Confidential memorandum to Mayor regarding Māori housing in Tauranga city. Written by City Health Inspector, B. Roach. Report accompanied by photographs. Includes names

Tauranga Harbour Bridge, 1960s-1970s

Miscellaneous items regarding:
-- Elms Foundation
-- Gate Pā centennial celebrations
-- Local body amalgamation
-- Memorial Park
-- Museum/Historic Village
-- Proposed oil refinery on Matakana Island (map in Port folder)
-- QEII Youth Centre

See also: Ams 422CreatorMitchell, David Sceptre, 1902-1975Faulkner, Eric, 1919-1997LevelCollectionExtent2 boxes Last edited by: Kate Charteris

LanguageEnglish

Asset Location

RoomClimate controlled room Last edited by: Kate Charteris

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Kaitiakitanga StatementWe ask that, in addition to normal copyright and privacy considerations, users of our heritage resources uphold the mana and dignity of the people, communities and places depicted within.Access ConditionsNo access restrictions apply to the majority of this collection.
However, access restrictions apply to the Māori Housing confidential report. Please contact the Mātanga Taonga Tuku Iho Māori (Māori Heritage Specialist) at research@tauranga.govt.nz to viewAcknowledgementTe Ao Mārama - Tauranga City Libraries Ams 184

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Papers from Tauranga Mayors David Sceptre Mitchell and Eric Faulkner